Sold Date: November 24, 2021
Start Date: October 25, 2021
Final Price: $35.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1988
Buyer Feedback: 4

Elvis Costello My Aim is True NM Vinyl LP - Columbia 35037 Early Pressing w/ Shrink Wrap + Hype Sticker includes Alison, Watching the Detectives, Miracle Man, Mystery Dance, Red Shoes
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Cover. Beautiful copy. Cover has shrink wrap and hype sticker. The mark on the front as pictured is not on the cover, it is on the plastic shrink wrap.
My Aim Is True is the debut album by English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. It was the first of five consecutive Costello albums produced by Nick Lowe and cost £2,000 to record. The backing band was made up of members of Clover, but they were uncredited on the original release due to contractual difficulties.
In 1977, Rolling Stone named My Aim Is True one of the best albums of the year. In 2003, the album was ranked number 168 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 revised list. In 2007, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Tracklist
A1Welcome To The Working Week1:22 A2Miracle Man3:28 A3No Dancing2:37 A4Blame It On Cain2:48 A5Alison3:21 A6Sneaky Feelings2:08 A7Watching The Detectives3:42
B1(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes2:46 B2Less Than Zero3:11 B3Mystery Dance1:35 B4Pay It Back2:32 B5I'm Not Angry2:57 B6Waiting For The End Of The World3:21
Personnel Elvis Costello – vocals, guitar, piano and drumsticks on "Mystery Dance" John McFee – lead guitar, pedal steel guitar, backing vocals Sean Hopper – piano, organ, backing vocals Johnny Ciambotti – bass, backing vocals Mickey Shine – drums Stan Shaw – organ on "Less Than Zero" Nick Lowe – backing vocals, piano, drumsticks and bass on "Mystery Dance" Andrew Bodnar – bass on "Watching the Detectives" Steve Goulding – drums on "Watching the Detectives" Steve Nieve – organ and piano overdubs on "Watching the Detectives"
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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